How to Talk About the Mental Load Without Starting a Fight

If talking about the mental load already feels like walking into a fight, this episode is for you.

Because most mental load conversations don’t fail due to bad intentions — they fail because couples are stuck in an unspoken manager–assistant dynamic that kills safety, teamwork, and desire.

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why the mental load isn't just about chores, but responsibility for the life you chose
  
  
• A simple checklist for each of you to assess your role in this dance and what you can shift. 
  
  
• A step-by-step structure for opening this conversation without triggering defensiveness
  
  
• How resentment and disconnection show up in your sex life
  
  

This is a grounded, practical episode for couples who want to feel like teammates again — not managers and assistants.

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